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MEDFORD, Ore. (Feb. 23, 2015) - Friday, February 27, Dutch Bros. Coffee of Jackson County will band together with the community to raise funds for the reconstruction of Hawthorne Park.

Dutch Bros. of Jackson County is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to help raise funds to improve the playground at Hawthorne Park.

“It’s so exciting getting to partner with the Chamber of Commerce to help build a safe place for the Medford Community,” said Ty Sullivan, Dutch Bros. Franchisee of Jackson County. “The park will make a great addition the neighborhood, and providing a play area is wonderful.”

All Medford locations will be participating in Hawthorne Park day on February 27, proceeds from sales of specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes and our private label energy drink, Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel will go to the park reconstruction.

Dutch Bros. of Jackson County is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

PASCO, Wash. (Feb 23, 2015) —The community is invited to join Dutch Bros. Coffee Pasco to band together with local schools and clean up Peanuts Park and the surrounding area.

On February 28, from 9:00 a.m. – noon, Downtown Pasco Development Authority will hold one of their annual Clean UP Pasco events.

The Clean UP event will include a DJ, snacks provided by Fiesta Foods-Pasco and Dutch Bros. Coffee will provide coffee, hot chocolate and private label Blue Rebel Energy Drink for all volunteers.

Dutch Bros. Pasco has previously partnered on three other clean up days, and wanted to engage the local schools and the community. There are 100 youth from local schools expected to participate. The community is also invited to join in the clean up that morning.

"We are excited to work with our friends, neighbors and other local business owners to show Pasco we love living and working here,” said Brad Barnes, Dutch Bros. Pasco Owner. “We want to let our love abound with a dedication to keeping Pasco beautiful."

“Cleaning up is one of the key starting points for revitalization. Picking up trash, bonding with other members of our community and setting an example is important,” stated Michael Goins, Executive Director of the DPDA. “By engaging the public in programs like this, we develop a deeper sense of community. Having Dutch Bros Pasco on board makes it a fun and hip way to contribute.”

Locally owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Kyle and Hailey Garrett, this will be the first Dutch Bros. location in Elk Grove, California.

“It’s crazy to think that everything I’ve done to get to this point, has finally come to fruition,” Said Kyle Garrett, Dutch Bros. Elk Grove Franchisee. “We’ve both waited for this day for so long; we’re so ready, and so thankful.”

The new location will be open twenty-four hours.

“To be placed in such an incredible community excites us,” said Hailey Garrett. “We’re so grateful for this opportunity, and can’t wait to see what’s in store.”

About Dutch Bros. Elk Grove

Dutch Bros. of Elk Grove is locally owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Kyle and Hailey Garrett.

The Garrett’s have been working for Dutch Bros. Coffee for a combined fifteen years; Elk Grove is the Garrett’s first Dutch Bros. location.

Serving specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, freezes, teas and a private-label Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel™ energy drink, Dutch Bros. is known for a special focus on its communities and customers.

“We feel so blessed to have both been able to grow in this company,” said Haley. “It never feels like work, and that’s the beauty of it; we get to do something we genuinely love, for the rest of our lives.”

“We cannot wait to use our shop as a platform to serve the community,” said Kyle. “That’s what it’s all about; serving and loving the community.”

This is the tenth year Beaverton High School has supported Make-A-Wish Oregon during the annual “Week of Wishes” fundraising campaign. The campaign consists of their rivalry basketball event called Jam the Dam.

“Beaverton High School has been such a joy to partner with," said Tina Thompson, Dutch Bros. Beaverton Franchisee. "Helping Make-A-Wish foundation is something we’re really passionate about and look forward to doing each year.”

Jam the Dam involves back-to-back men’s JV and Varsity basketball games against a rival school. Happening Friday, February 20, attendees will also have the option to participate in a silent auction, activities, or enjoy a tasty beverage from the Dutch Bros. Coffee. booth. Proceeds from the event on February 20 will also benefit Make-A-Wish Oregon; smoothies, Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel™ energy drink, Italian sodas and mochas will be available.

Dutch Bros. Beaverton has given back to the Jam the Dam event for the last six years, and has helped raise over $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Oregon.

“It's another year where we get the opportunity to help make a difference,” said Thompson. “Jam the Dam is something to be a part of!”